The 2014 summer program provides intellectually gifted high school students the opportunity to explore new ideas and concepts in their chosen discipline as well as take unique, integrative courses focusing on contemporary ways of thinking and the links between theory and practice, according to the state Department of Public Instruction.

 

"Governor's School allows students to dig deeper into their studies and expand their knowledge in subjects they are passionate about," said Superintendent June Atkinson in a statement. “The program offers an enriching experience for students that will shape the remainder of their academic careers as well as their futures."

 

The students selected for Governor's School were nominated by local school superintendents, charter school directors or private school headmasters. Each school system, charter school and private school was allotted a certain number of nominations based on its 10th and 11th grade populations. 

 

Students were nominated in one of 10 curriculum areas: Art, Choral Music, Dance, English, Foreign Language (French and Spanish), Instrumental Music, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Science and Theater.

 

The 2014 session began on June 15 and will run until July 23.

 

In 2010, the General Assembly enacted a $500 per-student tuition fee to help offset program costs.